AUG 26
2013
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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71 CHOP SUEY.
BEAT. 18/100
510 E 71ST ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 26, 2013 · failed
Failed 4 of 6 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
2-DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 65F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT WHICH MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND RELEASED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
RICE-121F, RICE 70.4F, EGGS-59F, EGG ROLLS-62F, CHICKEN-60.1F, SHRIMP-68F, PORK-60.1F - ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(HOT FOODS UNDER 140F AND COLD FOODS ABOVE 40F /- 2 DEGREES) VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 5-10-13 NOT CORRECTED:-32-PAINT ALL SHELVES AND SURFACES THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA.-33-CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, PREP TABLES, CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, ALL COUNTERS, FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS SECTIONS OF WOK COOKING STATIONS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, LEGS AND WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, SINKS, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOLERS AND IN FOOD PREP AREAS, CLEAN THE SIDES OF SINKS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT,AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.-34-DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN EVERY ROOM ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.-35-CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED UN CLEANABLE CEILING TILES. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.-41-ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN FURNACE STORAGE ROOM-42-MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE #29
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE #29
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEE #29
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE #29
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SEE#29
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
SEE #29
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS.
MAY 102013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT ALL SHELVES AND SURFACES THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES, PREP TABLES, CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, ALL COUNTERS, FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS SECTIONS OF WOK COOKING STATIONS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, LEGS AND WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, SINKS, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOLERS AND IN FOOD PREP AREAS, CLEAN THE SIDES OF SINKS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT,AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN EVERY ROOM ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. SEAL LOOSE WALL PANEL BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL STAINED UN CLEANABLE CEILING TILES. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN FURNACE STORAGE ROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST WEAR CLEAN APRONS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FEB 152011FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2011
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
LARGE PREP COOLER NOTED AT 47 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. (7-38-005A) NO CITATION ISSUED
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN,SHRIMP,COOKED VEGETABLE WONTON AND COOKED PORK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-50 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.(7-38-005A) NO CITATION ISSUED
FEB 102011FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2011
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
MUST HAVE ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON TO VERIFY THAT IT HOLDS THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST LOG BOOK INCLUDING ALL CHEMICAL MSDS SHEETS, A MAP OF BAIT STATIONS AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE IN DUMPSTER PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF LIDS AND OVERFLOWING ON TO THE GROUND. ALSO NOTED THE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT PROPERLY COVERED AND FILLED WITH SOLID WASTE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND PROPERLY CLOSE LIDS ON THE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND RAISE THE THRESHOLD.
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FEB 82011FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2011
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
MUST HAVE ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON TO VERIFY THAT IT HOLDS THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST BROWN COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. 7-38-005A
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST LOG BOOK INCLUDING ALL CHEMICAL MSDS SHEETS, A MAP OF BAIT STATIONS AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET UNDER CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE IN DUMPSTER PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF LIDS AND OVERFLOWING ON TO THE GROUND. ALSO NOTED THE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT PROPERLY COVERED AND FILLED WITH SOLID WASTE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND PROPERLY CLOSE LIDS ON THE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLES. 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND RAISE THE THRESHOLD. MUST ALSO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE CABINET IN THE WASHROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR/WALL BASE UNDER COOKLINE WHERE WALL IS ROTTING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,WASHROOM AND FURNACE CLOSET.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL TO PROTECT FROM WASTE WATER BEING POURED INTO MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL LARGE OPENINGS AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING FIXTURES AT FAUCET. DRAIN PIPES AT WASHBOWL AND HAND SINK ARE NOT PROPERLY PLUMBED. BOTH SINKS ARE DRAINING INTO A MOP SINK. REPAIR AND PROPERLY PLUMB SINKS. ALSO FOUND NO COLD WATER AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR FURNACE/HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. STORE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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